Depositing of Goods and Materials on Local Government Controlled Areas or Roads (Local Law 11)

Council understands that residents sometimes need to temporarily store goods and materials on public land or roads.

We regulate these activities to ensure the areas or roads remain available for their intended use, and that the activities do not create a hazard for residents or other members of the public.

Approval required

You generally need prior approval from Council to deposit goods or materials on Council controlled area, road or footpath. This includes:

  • storing building materials for an extended period of time (more than 5 days) whilst construction works are ongoing;
  • placing bee hives in a Council reserve adjoining a property boundary; or
  • placing shipping container or a skip bin on a nature strip for the duration of a construction project (more than 5 days).

Approval not required

If you intend to deposit goods or materials and you comply with the below requirements, you will not require a permit from Council:

  • Depositing a shipping container, building materials or raw materials on a nature strip or footpath area, provided that:
    • The goods or materials are placed in a location that is adjacent to the premises for which the goods or materials are required;
    • The goods and materials are only placed in the location for a period of not more than 5 days;
    • There is no obstruction created by the placement of goods or materials to vehicular or pedestrian traffic; and
    • The goods or materials are not placed on the formed road or placed in a position that obstructs access to any Council infrastructure or services.

If you do not meet the above listed exceptions, you will need to apply for a Depositing of Goods and Materials on Council controlled areas or roads Permit.


Last Updated: 7 October 2026

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